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The holidays are right around the corner once the calendar flips to November, and New York’s Hudson Valley has its own, distinctive charm at this time of year.
There are many exciting experiences waiting for you here in Dutchess County this month! Here is a sampling of what November has to in store for you, 10 can’t-miss events that showcase the best of what Dutchess has to offer (plus one bonus event, of course!).
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And, don't forget, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is set for Oct. 28–Nov. 10, so bring your appetites!
By appointment, October through January at Hudson Beach Glass, Beacon
It only takes 15 minutes to create a beautifully festive glass holiday ornament of your very own, one which will bring holiday cheer to your home year after year and can be handed down from one generation to the next. It’s a terrific activity to do as a family (ages 6 and older can participate). Choose from more than two dozen styles. You can either pick up your ornament the following day after it cools or arrange to have your ornament shipped to you. Click here to book your appointment. Located in a re-purposed historic firehouse on Main Street, the Hudson Beach Glass studio is within walking distance of the Beacon Metro-North train station, so getting there is a breeze! Plus, Beacon’s walkable Main Street corridor features a variety of great restaurants and attractions, so make a day of it!
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Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m. at Barton Orchards, Poughquag
Beer, whiskey and wine — those are three perfect reasons to head to Barton Orchards for a fall afternoon filled with good tastes and good times! This festival features dozens of different beers, wines and spirits from around the world and from right here in the Hudson Valley. Enjoy live music and entertainment all day, along with vendors for shopping, and gourmet food trucks. Be sure to stop by Barton's farm market and bakery for lots of farm-fresh items and tasty treats. Click here for ticket options.
Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. at Mount Gulian Historic Site, Beacon
Harv Hilowitz, Contributing Scholar for the Maritime Museum in Kingston, presents this discussion about the history of the Lenape Indigenous People, the first inhabitants of this region. This event, hosted by the Mount Gulian Historic Site in conjunction with the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, will focus on the Lenape culture before the Contact Period in the early 1600s and examine the Lenape diaspora, as well as the current renaissance and return to the area. The property now known as Mount Gulian was part of the Rombout Royal Patent, an 85,000-acre parcel of land that was sold in 1685 by the Native Americans to Gulian Verplanck and Francis Rombout in exchange for about $1,200 worth of goods. For thousands of years prior to the sale, the Lenape had used the property at Mount Gulian as a seasonal encampment along the Hudson River. Verplanck’s grandson built his family’s homestead on the property in 1730 and named it Mount Gulian. In the centuries that followed, Mount Gulian and its residents played important roles in pivotal historic events, including the American Revolution, the Civil War and the Abolitionist Movement. To make a reservation, call (845) 831-8172.
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Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. at The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture, Pine Plains
The Stissing Center presents Las Migas, a classically trained all-female quartet whose vibrant, impassioned blend of flamenco and Mediterranean styles of music from Spain earned a 2022 Latin Grammy Award. Their music is infused with powerful vocals, fluttering violin lines and upbeat guitar arrangements, and their performance at The Stissing Center is sure to be an unforgettable journey through their most recognized and beloved songs along with some unpublished material. Click here to reserve tickets.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. at the MJN Convention Center, Poughkeepsie
All aboard! The Hudson Valley Railroad Society hosts its annual train show at the MJN Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center), featuring an enjoyable day of model trains and vendors, a kids' ride-on railroad, fully operating model train layouts, raffles and holiday character photo-ops. Click here to purchase tickets. Proceeds from the hobby show will benefit the 1914 Hyde Park Station Museum, which is celebrating its 110th anniversary! That historic station was slated for demolition in 1975 when the HVRRS stepped in and saved it. In the nearly 50 years since, the HVRRS has been restoring the station and preserving the history of the railroads in the Hudson Valley.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, Millbrook
Arts Mid-Hudson and Millbrook Vineyards and Winery team up to present this annual project in which artwork is transformed into original labels for wine bottles. At this closing reception, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts by Simply Gourmet, wine from Millbrook Vineyards (of course!) and live music by the Swing Vipers as you mingle with the participating artists, one of whom will be crowned the winner of this year’s competition. Click here to reserve tickets.
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Friday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie
Once called "the best young, up-and-coming comic" by Jerry Seinfeld, Mark Normand's performance in Poughkeepsie on the "Ya Don't Say" tour promises to be an evening of rollicking hilarity. Normand’s 2023 one-hour Netflix special, "Soup to Nuts," stayed in the streamers’ Top Ten for several weeks. He has toured the world and has appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Tickets are selling quickly! To reserve yours, click here.
Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck's popular Saturday Morning Family Series is back with a wonderful eight-week lineup of kid-friendly theater performances beginning Oct. 26. Among the highlights of the series is the Once Upon a Singalong, a magical musical spectacular featuring your favorite fairytale princesses. Children are encouraged to sing along to beloved songs and help the princesses along on their adventure. Audience members are royally invited to stay after the show for a meet-and-greet with the princesses! Click here to purchase tickets.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m. at Troutbeck, Amenia
Whether you're an experienced meditator or if you've never meditated but are curious about it, this event is for you. Join acclaimed journalist, bestselling author, former news anchor and meditation expert Dan Harris in the Manor House Ballroom at Troutbeck for a discussion on his methods along with a guided meditation and a Q&A session. Click here to purchase tickets. Of course, Troutbeck’s luxurious accommodations and tranquil setting in the Dutchess countryside make it perfect for a weekend of relaxation and deep thought. Click here to book a room. Harris’ story and perspective on the benefits of meditation are told in “10% Happier,” a number one New York Times bestseller. He also hosts the “Ten Percent Happier” podcast and is the co-founder of the “Ten Percent Happier” meditation app.
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Monday, Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park
Are you planning to host a holiday party or a family get-together this season? If so, here's your chance to make that special gathering even more memorable by cooking up a mouthwatering assortment of hors d'oeuvres for your guests. Let the experts at the Culinary Institute of America — the nation's foremost culinary college — teach you the techniques and recipes necessary to prepare a guaranteed-to-please selection of bite-sized treats. Click here to register for this one-day class.
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Ongoing at multiple locations
It’s time to start planning those holiday cards, and if you’re looking for a warm and fuzzy photo opportunity, Dutchess County has you covered.
• Clover Brooke Farm (Hyde Park): Clover Brooke hosts a variety of animal experiences, including llama and alpaca hikes. Shop in their store for a variety of yarn products, as well as handcrafted soaps – perfect to give as gifts, or to keep for yourself!
• Lilymoore Farm (Pleasant Valley): Schedule a trek or a tour and meet and greet alpacas, llamas and an assortment of other farm animals. If you’re looking for gift ideas, look no further than Lilymoore’s shop, which is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and offers a variety of sustainable, eco-friendly alpaca products!
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